11 Very Hot Solar-Powered Gadgets You Should Get Your Hands On

We truly underestimate the power of the sun. Solar energy, despite being the most environment-friendly source of energy today, is not utilised as effectively as it should be. But few have experimented with the power of the sun, which has, in turn, resulted in some cool innovations. Here are some innovative solar gadgets you must check out.

1.Solar Powered Bike Locks

Image Credit: skylock

Skylock has made futuristic bike locks which work on solar power. The locks have a built-in solar panel which provides enough power for a week with just an hour of charging.

2.Solar Powered Backpacks

Image Credit: birksun

This backpack comes with a special feature which charges mobile and electronic devices. Thin-film solar nodules provide power in the range of about 4 Watts. All you've got to do is walk in the sun to get your devices recharged.

3.Organic Transit Elf

Image Credit: Organic Transit

A three-wheeled vehicle, which looks like an egg has a 100-Watt solar panel on its roof, an aluminium alloy frame, headlights, taillights and a gasoline equivalent of 1,800 miles per gallon. The vehicle can go over 15 miles on a single charge.

4.Solar-Powered Tents

Image Credit: youredm

A company named Orange has designed a solar-powered tent which can fit four people and which works on photovoltaic cells. It soaks up the sun during the day and illuminates itself at night.

6.Solio Charger

This petal-shaped solar charger charges phones, tablets and multiple other devices. Once charged, the device can hold a charge for up to a year!

7.Solar Powered Fan Cap

Image Credit: solarideatspl

Easily available online, this cap has a fan that will keep you cool on a hot, sunny day.

8.Solar Powered Bikini

Image Credit: versus

Designed by Andrew Schneider, this bikini is not your regular bikini. Made with photovoltaic film panels, this environment-friendly bikini can keep your drink cold, and charge your iPod or phone - all while you’re lazing on the beach.

9.Solar Powered Skull

Image Credit: winarco

This fun device can be used to scare people during Halloween. The skull lights up when someone happens to pass by.

10.Solar Powered Boat

Image Credit: thevisionariesmedia

Germany’s Planet Solar is the world’s largest solar boat. The massive yacht is built in such a way that it captures 103.4 kW of solar energy to power the engine that merely needs 20KW. With solar power to boost the yacht up, it has a top speed of 27 kmph.

11.Solar Powered Electric Scooters

Image Credit: solarelectricscootersinc.com

Riding a solar scooter to work is gaining popularity in the west. The environmental friendly solar scooters are fun to drive and easy to charge. It takes around 8 hours to ‘sun-up’ the scooter, after which, it works like a normal scooter.